Joel Kwesi Baidoo

  The German philosopher G.W.F. Hegel once remarked: “What experience and history teach us is this—that people and governments have never learned anything from history, or acted on principles deduced from it.” His words strike a deep chord because, while history constantly provides lessons, humanity has a poor record of applying them. The Bible itself is a book full of history—not just stories of individuals and nations but timeless lessons written, as Paul tells us, “for our learning” (Romans 15:4). Israel’s journey from slavery to freedom, the rise and fall of kings, and the triumphs and tragedies of God’s people offer us wisdom for everyday living. These records are not merely ancient tales but mirrors reflecting truths about human behavior and divine principles that still apply today. From both Scripture and world history, three big lessons stand out—lessons that, if taken to heart, can guide us toward wiser, humbler, and more fruitful lives. 1. Choices have Consequences (B...

 #BeInspiredToday 04-09-2025 Humility Before Honor Proverbs 18:12 (NIV) “Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” In God’s order of things, true greatness does not begin with pride but with humility. A haughty heart sets itself up for a fall, but humility opens the door to lasting honor. Consider the story of King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4). In his pride, he boasted of Babylon’s glory as if it were his own doing. But God humbled him, and he lived like an animal until he acknowledged that “the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth.” Only when Nebuchadnezzar humbled himself was his honor and kingdom restored. History echoes the same truth. Nelson Mandela, for example, chose humility and forgiveness instead of vengeance after his release from prison. His posture of humility brought him honor not only in South Africa but across the world. On the other hand, countless rulers who clung to arrogance and oppression have fallen into disgrace and r...

Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." (Matthew 9:37-38) Hark! The Master calls! Who will heed His call today? His call resounds in the hearts of all His children, looking for workers to promote His cause on earth. The following hymn was received by Dcns. Eunice Johnson of the Church of Pentecost. May it inspire us to heed the glorious call to serve in God's vineyard. Doing the work of the Lord, Publishing his mighty name; Doing the work of the Lord, Telling of his love to all, Into the world we go. Sowing the precious seed Sowing in the morning,  sowing in the noon-tide Sowing when the sun goes down Remain inspired!

“The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.” (Isaiah 11:2) Today, we shall learn about the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of counsel. The Hebrew word for counsel means advice, guidance, or plan. It can also refer to a consultation or a deliberation. The word counsel is used in various contexts in Scripture such as the following: Seeking guidance from God (Psalm 73:24) Receiving counsel from wise advisors (Proverbs 24:6) Plotting or scheming against others (Psalm 83:3) When we engage the Holy Spirit, He gives us practical guidance in our everyday endeavours. As the inner witness, He prompts us of what to do, and directs us in our daily activities. Hence, the necessity to develop the habit of waiting upon the Lord daily before getting entangled with the business of the day. Before embarking on any major project or taking any significant decision or step in life, it...

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) Happy new year! We should be grateful to be here! It's a new year and a new beginning! A new opportunity to start creating and doing. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth which became the platform upon which all subsequent activities took place. How you start the year is very important because it will set the tone for how your year will go.  It's important for us to take a deep introspection, asking ourselves what we planned to accomplish the previous year but couldn't. After we have assessed the hindrances, we need to solidify our resolve to make it happen this year. It was Henry Ford who said, “You can't build a reputation on what you're going to do.” Dreaming and planning without doing is a wasteful exercise. This year, convert yourself from a dreamer to a doer. Begin to do all that you have dreamt of. Just as Aristotle said, “Well begun is half done.”  What has God laid upo...

“And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” (Psalms 78:72) Yesterday, we emphasized the supreme quality of leadership which is integrity. Today, we shall look at the other leg of the equation which is leading with skill. Effective leadership goes beyond character, it also involves skill.  Skill refers to the ability to perform a specific task or function with expertise, efficiency, and effectiveness. It involves a combination of knowledge, experience, and practice, which enables individuals to accomplish tasks with precision and accuracy.  Some of the skills essential for effective leadership are communication skills, strategic thinking, emotional Intelligence, decision-making, collaboration, coaching and development, and problem-solving.  Developing our skills comes by deliberate effort. The word of God encourages us to add knowledge to our faith. “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to good...